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Hmm vs Ooh - What's the difference?

hmm | ooh |

As an initialism hmm

is (computer science) hidden markov model.

As an interjection ooh is

uh, erm, um (expression of confusion or uncertainty).

hmm

English

Alternative forms

* hm, hmmm, h'm

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • Indicating thinking or pondering.
    • Hmm ... that's an interesting idea.
    Hmm ... I just can't decide between the two.
  • A demand for an answer to a question.
    • ''Just where were you until 2 a.m.? ... Hmm ?

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make a thoughtful humming noise.

    • See also

    * (l) * (l) * (l)

    Anagrams

    * English words without vowels ----

    ooh

    English

    Alternative forms

    * oooh, ooooh

    Interjection

    (en-interj) (with as many 'o's as needed to express the length of the utterance )
  • An expression of surprise.
  • An expression of awe.
  • *
  • The sound made to imitate a ghost.
  • Used sometimes because of affection

    • Verb

  • To go ooh

    • See also

    * oh * ooh la la

    Anagrams

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